Clinical supervision of experienced school counsellors in Israel
Clinical supervision of experienced school counsellors in Israel

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the study was to examine the prevalence, type and frequency of supervision provided to school counsellors, as well as to map experienced counsellors’ expectations of thesupervisor The research question guiding this study was: What is the platform, type and frequencyof supervision provided to school counsellors, and what are experienced counsellors’ expectations ofthe supervisor? An online survey was employed to collect data for the present study from therespondents (N=78). The survey was distributed to Israeli counsellors via an announcement postedon a dedicated WhatsApp group. The survey results indicated that %71 of the counsellors receive supervision, where 44% receive individual supervision and 78% group supervision. Sixty-seven percent of the supervision sessions are provided at the school and the rest at the district and in workshops. Regarding experienced counsellors’ expectations of the supervisor, a higher proportionthan novice counsellors noted the following topics: additional points of view, space for deliberation,new intervention tools, good understanding of their feelings, emotional ventilation, new knowledgein counselling, as well as the wish to receive emotional support and clear guidance. This data suggests that experienced counsellors need regular supervision to enhance their awareness and professionalism and that their needs change throughout their years of work. At the same time, some counselors still need the dominant and directing presence of a supervisor even after many years of work, a fact that indicates personal aspects that affect the role of the counsellor. This paper contributes additional knowledge concerning experienced school counsellors and suggests expanding the range of possibilities according to counsellors’ needs.

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